tony's jacal or fidel's

Soft rolled Corn Tortilla with Chunks of Tender Steak. Not sure what the meaning of life is, but those turkey tacos are at least in the running. No youll never be disappointed with the selection (104 entrees), which run the gamet for the best tasting Mexican dished including breakfast. Not very many., Fidel Jr., now twenty-four, became a full-time manager when he graduated from high school, and life changed for him from that day on. The Sopes are to die for as are the amazingly delicious guacamole dip and chips. Editor's picks of stories Stephen Dobyns wrote for the. SPECIALS. Served with Tortillas. Soft Corn Tortilla Ole. Your children should always have a roof over their heads.. But what the hell did I have to be afraid of? Of course they do offer American entrees such as grilled cheese sandwiches, turkey sandwiches, and chicken strips and french fries. filled with Shrimp sauted with Yellow Chile, This house was, in part, a wedding gift from Martha's parents and it would later prove a problem because it came with a stem injunction never to sell it. We never felt as though we were being rushed out to get more people in. Local residents still tend to think of the colony, now a part of Solana Beach, as a distinct town, but gradually it came to be known as Eden Gardens. License in hand, he then moved to a shop in downtown San Diego, from there to Pacific Beach, then to Del Mar. See all (90) Here's something you might be interested in. Mark once tried working at Rancho Santa Fe Country Club but quickly discovered that he preferred the opposite side of the fence. Potato rolled in a Flour Tortilla, fried and topped with Lettuce, Guacamole, Sour Cream and Mexican Cheese, Potato rolled in a Corn Tortilla, fried and topped with Lettuce, Guacamole, Sour Cream and Mexican Cheese. . add $1.00 / Served with Rice or Beans or Split of Each. I had nothing to lose. He discounted the warnings from old-timers about the difficulties faced by outsiders, but that his intrusion into the barrio really didnt matter because theyd starved other barbers before. I was involved, where was I going to go with my business? And when he was asked whether he could afford the purchase, Fidels reply was inevitable. Also on Saturday we will have an outdoor BBQ party at San Dieguito Park. Great food, excellent service, family atmosphere." For such dreams Ypolitos vegetable farm was not a promising point of departure, and when he was a junior in high school Fidel resolved to join the Air Force. add $1.00 / Served with Rice or Beans or Split of Each. 246 N Cedros Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075-1254 +1 858-259-8597 Website. Inside, they laid Mexican tile floors and built fireplaces and brick archways between rooms; the kitchen is now stocked with gleaming appliances and huge polished copper pans; throughout the house doors are left wide open to allow for a constant flow of children, friends, and helpers from the restaurant who come to work as maids. And they would all come have dinner, see me, I was managing, I could buy them a meal. None of the other families can hop around like this family does you know, go here, go there, do this, do that., Money has also distanced Fidel from his oldest friends, the friends he grew up with in Carlsbad. Potato Enchilada filled with semi mashed Potatoes and Lettuce, covered in our Red Mole Enchilada Sauce with sprinkled Queso Fresco. Im just afraid that people would like it and they cant afford it. But Fidel wears a solid-gold Rolex these days. Real Crab meat and Jack Cheese, folded into a Corn Tortilla / Served with Rice and Beans. Chicken, Tortilla strips, Green Chiles. Carne Asada, Fries, Salsa Fresca, Guacamole, Chipotle Sour Cream, Cheese and Frijoles de la Olla. We gave the kids each a brush, says Martha. Ted Gildred is a son of one of San Diegos oldest and wealthiest families. One of the houses was built specifically for the family in 1972 and lasted about three years before succumbing to the growth of the restaurant, but the other structures were simply taken over as the need and opportunity arose. San Diego Sheriff under fire for loose guns. (858) 755-2274. Our drinks came immediately after we ordered them. Served with Rice and Beans / Sauce and Cheese $1.00 Extra, Two Flat Cheese Enchiladas topped with a Fried Egg and covered with Sauce Customers wait here two or more hours for a meal on a busy Friday or Saturday night, consuming gallons of margaritas as they do so; winsome young girls dressed in red and black will crash repeatedly through the kitchen doors carrying dinners as many as six or seven hundred in a night. (Sour Cream is optional). Served with sliced Tomato, Avocado, Rice and Beans. Our Signature Pork, Cilantro & Onion served in a soft Corn Tortilla with Guacamole and Salsa Verde on the side. Chunks of Beef sauted in Sauce of Red Chiles and Spices. 2023 San Diego Reader. The original intention was just to serve beans, tacos, and enchiladas, but to satisfy demand they soon found themselves Fixing came asada, chili verde, chili rellenos the whole thing. Martha had even started out making tortillas by hand until she could no longer keep up with customers, who would wait to eat them as soon as they were made. . We strive to make our website accessible to everybody. It was not until he made all-league that he finally won the support of his father. If it was the restaurants fault, okay, but, he shrugged, if its nature. Served with Rice & Beans. Your choice of Beef, Ground Beef, Pork, Turkey or Chorizo. Our signature pork, cilantro, and onion, served in a soft corn tortilla with guacamole and salsa verde on the side. My husband was not accepted, recalls Martha. Tonys Jacal is less than a 1/2 mile from the Del Mar Racetrack measured from the intersection of Via de La Valle and Jimmy Durante Blvd. Your choice of Beef, Ground Beef, Pork, Turkey or Chorizo), Small -(4) Mini Taquitos, Flour Quesadilla, Salsa Fresca / Reg. Served with Rice & Beans. He didnt have enough money to buy that type of inventory and hold it in hopes that it would turn over. A local patron once happened to see the blueprints for yet another planned remodeling of the restaurant and he told them they could not have a tile roof because Tonys has a tile roof and whatever Tony has, nobody else can have. But Fidel went ahead with his red tile roof; he also put in an outdoor patio, another feature of Tonys Jacal. Tender Calamari, breaded and fried. So with him they did have a little more.. Crab Quesadilla and Enchilada Verde (Chicken). All rights reserved. He sees two possible ways of accomplishing this: starting another restaurant, or getting the three I have so theyre going to be supporting me." visibility: hidden !important; That sort of style.. (6) Mini Taquitos, 2 Flour Quesadillas, Salsa Fresca, Nachos with Stuffed Jalapeos or Texas Ts, Nachos with stuffed Jalapeos and Texas T's. He feels it inside: If I were to leave, the place would fall down.' Not that anybody deserves to get anything for free, but not getting anywhere with that kind of money. . . , It was a chancy place to start a business, admits Fidel. The main street, Valley Avenue, runs north and south and off of it, like tines of a fork, branch a few short streets bearing the names of the first settlers: Castro, Hernandez, Gonzales. All sauteed with a Special Seasoning and served with Pepper Savory, Chipotle Chile seasoned Shrimp, sauteed with fresh Lime Juice and Garlic. What's so cool about this? Select One, Two or three of the Following Items: Taco (Turkey or Beef), Tamale (Turkey or Pork), Taquitos (Beef or Turkey) (2), Chile Relleno, Flautas (Turkey or Beef) (2), Bean Tostada (sprinkled with Chorizo), Enchilada Verde (Chicken), Enchilada (Turkey, Beef or Cheese). . He never was able to go fishing with us or to a baseball game, or any of that kind of stuff. Add Soup (Turkey Broth) or Salad (Mexican Cabbage) for $2.00 extra. Tonys Jacal Mexican Restaurant (5), 621 Valley Ave. (Eden Gardens), Solana Beach (858-755-2274). Beef or Turkey rolled in a Corn Tortilla, fried and topped with Lettuce, Guacamole, Sour Cream and Mexican Cheese. Served with corn or flour tortillas. It was, in any case, surrounded by weeds. Served with Rice or Beans or Split of Each. (Made with Carnitas or Carne Asada add $2.00.). Yellow and Red Bell Peppers, Corn, Onions Yellow Bell Peppers, Onions, Tomatoes. He did it, says Jay, because if the restaurant was there, we would all be there with him. - (6) Mini Taquitos, 2 Flour Quesadillas, Salsa Fresca, Nachos with Stuffed Jalapeos and Texas Ts, Chicken, Tortilla Strips, Green Chiles. I guess those things to me were money, symbols of money And it all became a reality.. Their father used to buy them a lot of cars, says Mark. Yet, it is the authentic-tasting Mexican dishes and seafood entries that get the greatest acclaim. And my dad was hurt, we could see that he was hurt. In midafternoon he would drive to Eden Gardens and work there until closing the bar at 2:00 a.m. All Fidels earnings were plowed back into his business, and when at one point his car stopped running, he hitchhiked from job to job because he couldnt afford money for repairs. Served with Guacamole, Salsa Fresca, Rice and Beans. He didnt have money enough for a Del Mar location, however, so he opened his shop in Eden Gardens. Served with Avocado, Queso Fresco, Squash, Zucchini, Potato, Green Beans, Carrots, and Corn. He was sending a Mercedes 450 SL after us, taking us to lunch, wining and dining us, telling us he'd like to see about getting us some good suits he knew we were going to make him money. I could subsist on this salsa with a perma smile on my face - it's sooooooo delicious!!! The two drove to the appointment with their backer in silence and when the time came to sign, they announced that though the money was more than adequate, they had decided to stay with their dad. The ones that worked got the benefits and the ones that didnt got taken care of but didn't get all the mashed potatoes and gravy. But after the Escondido restaurant opened, Richard realized thats just not the way its going to be right now. . Soft Corn Tortilla filled with lightly seasoned Shrimp and Lettuce. Who is able to get a loan and who is not? he would ask her rhetorically. How many people get that? . He would sit there and tell me about it. They have a huge banquet room or you could rent out the entire restaurant. Savory, Chipotl Chile seasoned Shrimp, sauted with fresh Lime Juice Served with sauteed vegetables and Frijoles De La Olla. His father thought it selfish that Richard would want higher initiative and productivity rewarded with increased pay and authority, and it had become apparent that, in the interest of the family, certain of the brothers would always be propped up regardless of ineptitude clashing with the interests of the business. or Pear Vinaigrette served on the side. Hours: Served with Rice or Beans or Split of Each. Fidel provided the name and the money, Mark went along with the idea, but the prime mover in the expansion was Richard; it was he who nursed along both the idea and the actual restaurant. A very large bowl of A large bowl of beef, zucchini, squash, carrots, green-beans, corn cobette, cabbage, served with corn or flour tortillas. . Antonia and Ypolito Montanez wound their way through New Mexico, Colorado, and Kansas before finally coming to California and settling in Carlsbad. 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Closed Tuesdays except during the Del Mar Racing . I remember times when we had seventy-five people and had to close the doors because we ran out of food, Mark recalls. Its amazingly delicious! Served with corn or flour tortillas. Martha, however, did not then become a mother. Add Shredded Beef or Turkey Sm. Dine here soon. Learn More. Because in the position Im in, if I do good. Curated stories, fun places to hang out and top events. I tried all over, night and day, he says. Shrimp in a savory sauce of Mexican Chocolate, Chiles and Spices. Crisp flour tortilla with melted cheese, served with a side of ranchero sauce. The houses exterior is white stucco and red tile to match the restaurant, and it is surrounded by parking lots front and back to provide room for Marthas Cadillac, Fidels Porsche, and the constantly changing fleet of cars owned by the kids a trend initiated by the new Thunderbird Fidel Jr. received at sixteen. Following the civil service, Fidel started working for a man who operated a concession to cut hair at Camp Pendleton. Highly recommended!! We went there last night after a day at the beach. I says, Ah shit as long as it holds up for a while. . Served with Beans de La Olla, Guacamole and Salsa Fresca. I bought a little plate, make something warm and Ill heat it up myself. Then, Send four bowls. Then it got bigger and bigger. Cheddar Cheese (may request Oaxaca or Jack Cheese) between a folded Corn Tortilla. One of the most authentically local Mexican restaurants in San Diego. Tony's Jacal: Blows Fidels away - See 235 traveler reviews, 23 candid photos, and great deals for Solana Beach, CA, at Tripadvisor. Before, everybody wanted it. Fidel has usually started them out with an offer of financial support, then withdrawn it as their profligacy has continued, thereby magnifying their need to return home. Lightly breaded jalapeos stuffed with cream cheese, deep-fried, served with a dipping sauce. Served with Salsa Fresca, Sour Cream and Avocado. Stewed Boneless Chicken Breast, either the traditional savory Sauce of Mexican chocolate Chiles and Spices or a Sauce of Tomatillos, Chiles, Peanuts and Spices. Served with Rice and Beans / Sauce and Cheese $1.00 Extra, Red Chile Beef, Beef and Bean, Turkey, Machaca, Green Chile Pork orGround Beef. I like my privacy, thats why I never moved out of Eden Gardens. Shredded Beef with Scrambled Eggs, Onions and Yellow Chiles. I know youre the one. . Fidel was the only one of the eleven children to help with this enterprise; the others were all well on their way to becoming adults and had jobs of their own. It was a dream he now says is down the tubes.. Now the restaurant is open every day but Tuesday.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'sandiegan_com-banner-1','ezslot_4',114,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-sandiegan_com-banner-1-0'); [gravityform id=2 name=Submit a Request for Proposal to Book an Event title=false description=false], Traditional Mexican dishes are prepared with mild or hot seasonings to, please the discriminating palate. If I'm in a bind, my dadll help me, and if I mess up at work, itll be over with youre still Fidels son so youre picked up on your feet. Add $2.50 for Carne Asada. . Novitiates will wander from room to room through passages they liken to catacombs, asking in awe, Is it true this used to be a barber shop? And all through the night the cash registers will sing. include Rice, Beans, and Tortillas. We cannot give him money. So dining here is not just to have some Mexican food, its a passionate affair of the heart. Mix and Match any of the Two Half-Orders of the following Specialty Items: Carne Asada, Carnitas, Chicken Mole, Green Chicken Mole, Nopalitas con Pork Chile Verde (Add $1.00), Pork Chile Verde, Beef Chile Colorado, Carne Guisada, Camarones (Shrimp) en Mole (Add $1.00). Pieces of Corn Tortilla fried with Scrambled Eggs, Hot Sauce, Tomatoes, Green Onions and Cheese. I dont care if theres arguments. Diced Cactus Pads Scrambled with Eggs, Chiles, and Onions. His father at first said no, recalls Mark, because it would leave him too tired to work. Served with Tortillas. To the greatest extent possible, all earnings were put aside for the purpose of a shop; everything else waited. You buck heads with him and hell tell you, I don't need you. This happens fairly often and Fidel fires his sons with a certain regularity. I studied it, I dreamt about it: this is going to happen, this is going to happen, were going to expand here, and every six months well revise according to income. Served with sauteed vegetables and Frijoles De La Olla. Book a banquet or catering for any special occasion. Loved it. Four Mini Size Items: Taco (Turkey or Beef), All I can ask you is to stay with me. . Served with Rice and Beans. The incessant remodeling seems to have become an end in itself, one means of channeling an extraordinary restlessness, but it began as a way of accommodating an expanding business. 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM. 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.; Sun. Your choice of Seasoned Shrimp, Strips of Steak or Chicken, sauteed with Red, Green, Yellow Bell Peppers, Onions, Tomatoes. filled with Squash, Zucchini, Portobello Mushroom, Born to a San Marcos woman, Richard Montanez spent his formative years with his mother and stepfather before moving in with Fidel and Martha at the age of eighteen. Soon the Gonzaleses realized that they would have to extend their business days to accommodate the hungry diners. Free parking. Served with Rice, Beans and Tortillas. Continual work has kept Fidel lean all his life, but at forty-six, and with the success of his business, he is beginning to show the first signs of a paunch. Spicy Mexican Sausage scrambled with Eggs. Onions, Tomatoes. Up until he was seventeen he never got to see anywhere but Tijuana and Los Angeles, says one of his sons. Any Two Combo: add $2.00. Sour Cream Salsa Fresca, Rice, Beans and Tortillas. Served with Frijoles De La Olla and a Pineapple Salsa Fresca. I didnt want to be on that side anymore. $23.25, Lg. Plus, my dad wants to step down now, step out. All his mind was business, business, business. The story, as Martha tells it, has the smooth gloss of numerous repetitions. This was news to Fidel, and when he asked about it, Richard, who was filling in for Fidel Jr., current manager of the Escondido branch, told him Fidel Jr. was responsible for the closing. You have to go. Condominiums are springing up on all sides, and at twilight the lush vegetation, the streets without sidewalks, the mothers and children strolling along Valley Avenue, and the groups of young men conversing in the evening air can combine to give visitors an impression of idyllic tranquility. I was really pleased. ps of jalapeos and onions, coated with a batter, deep-fried until crisp--good and spicy. Id rather do my own little thing and be happy. Eden Gardens, though, offers him as slight an opportunity for happiness as does Rancho Santa Fe; financial success has merely perpetuated his exclusion. Ypolito never spoke a word of English, nor did he attend a day of school; he came to Carlsbad without money or land, yet before he died he had come to own half a city block. After yielding addition upon addition to the restaurant. Diced Cactus Pads Scrambled with Eggs, Chiles and Onions. It wouldnt be me, it wouldnt be my dad, or Fidel Jr., or Mark; it would be Fidels Inc., which he pronounces ink, as if hed spent a lifetime on Madison Avenue. Served with Beans and Rice or Split of each. Mexican Style: Mayo, Lime, Cotija Cheese, Ground Red Chile. You and I, together. Always, thats the way its always been. You see a Mexican father working his butt off, says Fidels son Mark, and maybe making $110 a week, and a family of five. . Fidel is not accepted to this day, and candid residents will admit it's for one reason only: jealousy. . Served with Rice, Beans & Tortillas. Claire's on Cedros. I'm okay, and if I do bad, Im okay. & Red Peppers, Corn, Onions, Served with Frijoles De La Olla, Tortillas, Mexican Style: Mayo, Lime, Cotija Cheese, Ground Red Chile or Plain. I like what my dad's done; theres so much here, you dont have to go anywhere else to do it. When the Carlsbad restaurant opened, though, he does recall being envious because Richard and Mark were doing it on their own. Theres no doubt but that we blew it.. Mix & Match Any Two Half-Orders of the following Specialty Items: Carnitas (Includes Guacamole, Salsa Verde), Pork Chile Verde (Green), Carne Asada (Includes Guacamole, Salsa Fresca), Beef Chile Colorado (Red), Chicken Mole, Camarones (Shrimp) en Mole add $1.00, Nopalitos con Pork Chile Verde add $1.00, Carne Guisada, Enchilada Verde (chicken) and Select One of the Following Items: Taco (Turkey or Beef), Tamale (Turkey or Pork), Taquito (Turkey or Beef) (2), Chile Relleno, Flautas (Turkey or Beef) (2) , Bean Tostada (sprinkled with Chorizo), Enchilada (Turkey, Beef or Cheese), Turkey or Beef Tostada . Served with Beans, Rice, and Tortillas. Served with corn or flour tortillas. Served with Guacamole, Salsa verde, Rice and Beans, Served with Rice, Beans, Tortillas, Salsa Verde and Guacamole. Fidel was very straight about that. Order Online Delivery & Pickup Options - 677 reviews of Tony's Jacal "I would definitely choose this place over Fidel's. We did not have to wait and the service was amazing. Crisp Flour Tortilla with Melted Cheese and Ranchero Sauce on top / Order plain or with sauce, Cheese Fondue with Chorizo, served with Corn Tortillas, Strips of Jalapeos and onions, coated with a batter, deep-fried until crisp. Not that his being Mexican helped any to get other Mexicans loans, says Gildred. Enchilada (Turkey, Beef or Cheese), No part of this site may be reproduced without our written permission. The residents had come from Mexico to work on the Ranch Rancho Santa Fe and they first called their community la colonia. The Wednesday Special: Beef Soup ($15.00). Shrimp in a Savory Sauce of Mexican Chocolate, Chiles and Spices. In November of 1960, he rented what is described variously by family members as a shack, a home (because it had a refrigerator), or a two-car garage. He also began cutting hair regularly at the old San Diego Military Academy, located in the hills above the barrio, and in 1962, as if he hadnt enough to do already, Fidel put a beer bar in the Eden Gardens barbershop. We never used scissors. He felt, though, that this was not really being a barber, it was just cut, cut, one way and that was it. Monday Special: Chicken Soup ($13.50), order before we sell out! A very large bowl of Chicken, zucchini, carrots, potatoes, squash, green-beans, corn cobette (includes your choice of corn or flour tortillas) 11:00 AM - 09:30 PM. Try their seafood Enchilada or Quesadilla, or shrimp with green Chiles for the bold palates. Been eating at Tony's since 1962 and this family run restaurant has not changed in its service, quality and quantity. If thats not enough then order their memorable flan.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'sandiegan_com-box-4','ezslot_3',113,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-sandiegan_com-box-4-0'); Looking for a perfect spot for your high school reunion, look no farther than Tonys Jacal. Fidel hadnt known what their decision would be, and on returning to Solana Beach they could see, says Mark, that he was real let down. Lots of decorations and feels like a true Mexican restaurant vibes. My family has been coming here for 50+ years and we won't be stopping anytime soon. Full Bar, Banquets, Food to go including large orders to go. Squash, zucchini, potato, green beans, carrots and corn, served with tortillas. Work. Refried Beans & Cheddar Cheese served in a Flour Tortilla, Your choice of either Carne Asada (Beef) or Carnitas (Pork) served in a Flour Tortilla. Find related and similar companies as well as employees by title and much more. We were in heaven., Their sojourn lasted eight months. It was into this environment that Fidel interjected himself with an almost frantic urgency. Mini taquitos, mini flour quesadilla, salsa fresca, Nachos with stuffed jalapeos or texas toothpicks, Nachos with stuffed jalapeos and texas toothpicks. When an order for one comes in, a fried flour tortilla is smeared with refried beans, heaped with shredded meat chicken or beef then passed on to be covered with lettuce, scoops of sour cream and guacamole, deftly sprinkled with handfuls of green onions, tomatoes, and, finally, topped with crumbled Jalisco cheese. Homestyle comfort food featuring potatoes. and Garlic. The family moved around the corner to Roosevelt Street when Ypolito started buying up the parcels of his half block purchases accomplished through the marshaled effort of the entire family. Diced Jalapeos are optional. Ypolito was a hard worker and the earnings from the seasonal pickings were bolstered by the proceeds from a regular job and the sale of flowers and vegetables he grew for the L.A. markets. And any of the others, they wouldnt. and Cheese. Add Soup (Turkey Broth) or Salad (Mexican Cabbage) for $2.00 extra. You can have your choice of one of (5) main incredients consisting of (beef, pork, turkey, ground beef or chorizo). The racing season is fromJuly 2 September 2 and November 8 till December 1. In Latin families the fathers given name is traditionally passed on to the eldest son and the bearer of that name is granted both privilege and authority so much so that, in the absence of the father, he can control family finances and bestow or refuse permission for the daughters to marry. Pieces of Corn Tortilla fried with Scrambled Eggs, Hot Sauce, Tomatoes,Green Onions and Cheese. How many people get a good job offered to them, given to you? (However, an employee at Tonys says they dont have much to do with the people at Fidels or the Market Cafe, which opened in 1970.) Served with Rice and Beans. But the entrepreneurial spirit is again stirring, and if things go well, he figures he might be able to duplicate it and expand to more locations. The margaritas were delicious and the chips and salsa hit the spot. Even when Im down he goes. We blew it, says Mark. Freed from any responsibility for the restaurants, he began playing the racket of being a Montanez in North County fun, dates, all the things you would like to be able to do. But something, he says, is not right in his life. He also raised a son who would own land in two states, travel the globe, and serve on the boards of directors of the Scripps Foundation and a local savings and loan an individualist who followed the storybook American success formula and made it through sheer determination and a phenomenal capacity for work. Latest reviews, photos and ratings for Tony's Jacal at 621 Valley Ave in Solana Beach - view the menu, hours, phone number, address and map. .We can loan him money! They asked me for very practical reasons, he says, because they were getting pressured. He talked to Fidel about it and when Fidel asked why he was being asked, Gildred told him outright that they would probably like to have a Mexican-American a few Mexican-Americans on their board., Fidel joined and he served until Home Savings and Loan took over in 1980. Fresh Mango, Red Bell Pepper and your choice of Honey Mustard Dressing Plus, they have enough parking spaces to park over 100 cars. Business began floundering Mark had to sell his Porsche and Fidel finally was forced to intercede. House and garage were soon connected and the restaurant began steadily creeping into the house, the familys living quarters receding before it. Beef, Turkey or Semi-Mashed Seasoned Potato rolled in a Corn Tortilla, fried and topped with Lettuce, Guacamole, Sour Cream and Mexican Cheese, Beef, Turkey or Semi-Mashed Seasoned Potato rolled in a Flour Tortilla, fried and topped with Lettuce, Guacamole, Sour Cream and Mexican Cheese, Your choice of Cheddar Cheese/Beef & Mexican Cheese/Turkey & Mexican Cheese/Semi-Mashed Seasoned Potato, filled with lettuce and onion, wrapped in a soft Corn Tortilla topped with savory Mole Sauce and Cheese. . Tony is up here and theres nobody that can climb. Tony died in 1974, but not before Fidel and Martha learned some of the little rules. Select One of the Following: Burrito ~ Beef Chile Colorado, Beef and Bea, Pork Chile Verde, Turkey, Machaca, Bean, Carnitas add $1.50, Carne Asada add $1.50 / Sauce and Cheese on Burritos $1.00 Extra ///// AND Select One of the Following Items: Taco (Turkey or Beef), Tamale (Turkey or Pork . The food was really fantastic. Green Onion. Sauza tequila, Kahla, coffee and whipped cream, Baileys Irish Cream, coffee and whipped cream, Kahla, Brandy, dark crme de cacao, coffee and whipped cream, Horchata flavored Caribbean Cream Rum, coffee and whipped cream, Cheddar, jack cheese, jalapeos, chorizo (beef), guacamole and sour cream. Carmel custard dressed with a caramel sauce. He wanted to make up for things I didn't get when I was younger. Order plain or with sauce. In school they have tried to maintain the same lifestyle they have been able to finance with their salaries of up to $18,000, and as the bills begin mounting, rather than economize they have always chosen to quit school and return to work at the restaurants. Served with Tortillas, beef, zucchini, squash, carrots, green-beans, corn cobette, cabbage, served with corn or flour tortillas, Crisp bowl shaped Flour Tortilla filled with Lettuce, Turkey, Tomatoes, Avocado, Hard Boiled Egg, sprinkled with Cheese and served with a special Oil and, Crisp bowl shaped Flour Tortilla filled with Lettuce, Shrimp, Tomatoes, Avocado, Hard Boiled Egg, sprinkled with Cheese and served with a special Oil and. But Fidels sons maintain that early on he became obsessed with building the restaurant as a mechanism that would hold his family together in a way his fathers family never had been. Diced Cactus Pads & Pork cooked in Chile Verde Sauce. Served with Frijoles De La Olla and a large helping of Cabbage salad. Shrimp, cucumber, tomato, serrano chile, onion, cilantro marinated in lime juice. This is here, he says, and I enjoy it. My all-time favorite restaurant. Green Chiles, Onion, Tomatoes and Cheese. 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